Job summary
Please note the advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Would you like to join a supportive and energetic team? Anexciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Adult Speech and Language Therapist at West Middlesex University Hospital.
The post is based on the acute stroke unit. The successful candidate will be supported to complete their dysphagia and newly qualified practitioner competencies and will be provided the opportunity to develop expertise in videofluoroscopy, as appropriate.
Our team has a passion for quality improvement and we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about service development. We offer regular peer support, clinical supervision, CPD and team meetings. The successful candidate will have ample opportunities to be involved in audits, teaching & training and other service promotion projects.
The post-holder will receive direct supervision and support from a senior SLT working in the same clinical specialism.
We are open to interest from individuals expecting to graduate in 2025 and look forward to receiving your application.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post within the adult Speech & Language Therapy Team, providing a service to adult inpatients within the Trust. The post holder will work to become an autonomous practitioner, providing Speech and Language Therapy services to the stroke unit at West Middlesex University Hospital.
The post holder will be provided the required support and development to enable them to manage a caseload of adult inpatients independently, providing advice regarding swallowing and communication. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be expected to contribute to collaborative working with patients, carers, and colleagues.
The post holder will participate in team meetings, working parties and contribute to departmental / team audits. They will be required to deliver training within the hospital setting to other professionals, patients and carers.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time post within the adult Speech & Language Therapy Team, providing a service to adult inpatients within the Trust. The post holder will work to become an autonomous practitioner, providing Speech and Language Therapy services to the stroke unit at West Middlesex University Hospital.
Please see the full list of roles and responsibilities in the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time post within the adult Speech & Language Therapy Team, providing a service to adult inpatients within the Trust. The post holder will work to become an autonomous practitioner, providing Speech and Language Therapy services to the stroke unit at West Middlesex University Hospital.
Please see the full list of roles and responsibilities in the job description attached.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
- Current / pending HCPC registration
- Current RCSLT registration
Desirable
- Membership of Clinical Interest Group relevant to the post
- Post graduate experience and professional development relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a Multidisciplinary Team (can be on student placement))
- Experience with dysphagia assessment and management
- Experience with assessment and management of communication impairments
Desirable
- Experience with service development and service evaluation
- Experience providing teaching and training for members of the MDT, patients etc.
- Experience using evidence based practice and outcome measures
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and awareness of RCSLT and NHS policies /guidelines relevant to SLT
- Understanding and awareness of the role of clinical governance
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Knowledge of SLT assessment / management for adults with dysphagia
- Knowledge of SLT assessment / management for adults with communication impairment
- Ability to communicate effectively in highly emotive clinical scenarios
- Ability to communicate effectively, respecting cultural and linguistic differences
- Excellent organisational skills and presentation skills both written and oral
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to demonstrate adherence to the principles of Evidence Based and Best Practice
Personal qualities
Essential
- Awareness of professional and personal boundaries
- Able to maintain concentration for prolonged periods, to ensure safe patient care
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to patients and staff
- Open and honest
- Unfailingly kind
- Determined to develop
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
- Current / pending HCPC registration
- Current RCSLT registration
Desirable
- Membership of Clinical Interest Group relevant to the post
- Post graduate experience and professional development relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a Multidisciplinary Team (can be on student placement))
- Experience with dysphagia assessment and management
- Experience with assessment and management of communication impairments
Desirable
- Experience with service development and service evaluation
- Experience providing teaching and training for members of the MDT, patients etc.
- Experience using evidence based practice and outcome measures
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and awareness of RCSLT and NHS policies /guidelines relevant to SLT
- Understanding and awareness of the role of clinical governance
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Knowledge of SLT assessment / management for adults with dysphagia
- Knowledge of SLT assessment / management for adults with communication impairment
- Ability to communicate effectively in highly emotive clinical scenarios
- Ability to communicate effectively, respecting cultural and linguistic differences
- Excellent organisational skills and presentation skills both written and oral
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to demonstrate adherence to the principles of Evidence Based and Best Practice
Personal qualities
Essential
- Awareness of professional and personal boundaries
- Able to maintain concentration for prolonged periods, to ensure safe patient care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).